Welcome to How to Homeschool Today

Hello! My name is Cindy Downes, the creator of this website. I'm a veteran homeschool mom with a degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University. I created the How to Homeschool Today website for parents and teachers who know the value of a customized education — one that meets the specific needs of their students.

This is not a “one-size, fits all” resource. Instead, these resources will help you determine what your child needs based on his or her own interests and abilities, what the teacher needs based on the time and finances they have available, and what the lesson plan needs to be based on the ages and number of children in the classroom or family. This is education for the 21st Century.

You'll also learn about my products including my newest one, The Checklist Assistant, which is a subscription-based database that can help you locate specific educational resources for specific topics of study.

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